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  1. Need published example of bad nurse patient communication causing tragety

    emmasma posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am doing a speech on communication in nursing for my communications class. I would like to open with a gripping story about how a lack of good communication with a patient led to an avoidable bad...

  2. Do you do ROM on your residents?

    emmasma replied to fuzzywuzzy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have never done ROMs or seen any of my fellow CNA's do them in any of the 3 places I have worked. I agree that it is important and should be done but how can you when there are other people are...

  3. Finding CNA to LPN Course

    emmasma replied to PattyB4u's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Although the academic portion does not transfer, I have heard that the experience of being a CNA makes it easier to get through the classes because it is all stuff you see in action already instead of...

  4. LPN to RN after Everest LPN program

    emmasma posted a topic in LPN to RN

    I am considering going to Everest (Grand Rapids, MI) for my LPN, but I do want to go on for my RN. I have been reading scary posts from people that say you would have to start over because the credits...

  5. What to do on the waiting list

    emmasma replied to hbackman's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would wait if you are able to keep on as you are. Maybe take some medical terminology or something like you said. I just got on a 3 year waiting list, but I have to do all my pre requasites so It...

  6. Curious, whats your job while in school?

    emmasma replied to itsnever2L8's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am a CNA, 32 hours right now, but I am looking for a weekend option job before classes start. I would make the same money and work only 2 days. If that works out I may study full time instead of...

  7. Double Shifts

    emmasma replied to escapebigd's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am desperately seeking such a shift before I start school, but they are hard to find.people really hang on to them. Congratulations on the new

  8. Were you CPR certified before you applied?

    emmasma replied to mell260's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would just do it if you are worried. When I took the class it was just a one time 2 hour ordeal, no big

  9. Any tips on what to study BEFORE entering A&P1?

    emmasma replied to Duice88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am starting A&P 1 in January also. It will be my first class since high school (11 years ago) so I am nervous:stone:stone:stone. I took biology and chemistry in High school so I am not required...

  10. NEGLECT during Night shift

    emmasma replied to naide88's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Definately do rounds and politely ask them to correct the problem before they go next time. In the places I have worked this is the rule you should do rounds anyway just to make sure that everyone is...

  11. Living expenses + WCU tuition fees....

    emmasma replied to estellagirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You have to find out the COA or total cost of attendance. This is what is estimated your cost will be including living expences. Your school should have and estimated COA and this is the maximum you...

  12. Does it seem like EVERYONE is trying to be a nurse?

    emmasma replied to mrs.tt's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I wonder this myself because I live in Michigan and jobs are hard to come by. There do seem to always be openings for LPNs and RNs

  13. Am I ignoring all the signs?

    emmasma replied to mrs.tt's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Don't beat yourself up too much. Earnings is a big factor. It is the reason we work and it deserves consideration. I have been a CNA for a few years now and I really love my job. I am pretty sure I...

  14. Attn: Grand Rapids CNAs

    emmasma replied to azcna's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I took the CNA class at Walker Medical. It seemed good although I dont have anything to compare to. I have been working as a CNA for 2 years now and rarely meet people who went anywhere

  15. CNA vs Medical Assistant

    emmasma replied to smellyacres's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Medical assistant- 10 months, $11,000 for school CNA- 3 weeks $600 for school This is what was available to me so I became a CNA. I always have a job. I know MAs who do not and end up working as CNAs....

  16. Took my Hesi test today

    emmasma replied to labchic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I made these flashcards to study. The first 2 links are to my conversions flashcards, and the 3rd is to all my hesi addmissions test study cards. Good Luck!...

  17. Took my Hesi test today

    emmasma replied to labchic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good for you! I took mine last Friday and got a 91. We only took the math, grammar, reading, and vocab. I thought it followed the official study guide pretty closely....

  18. Student loans for more than cost of attendance

    emmasma posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Is it possible to get student loans for more than cost of attendance? I am going to attend a community college and I called the financial aide office to see what the "total cost of attendance" is and...

  19. HESI A2 Entrance Test

    emmasma replied to Camemile's topic in General Students

    They gave me mine immediately when I finished my

  20. Starting classes in January

    emmasma replied to puliwoman's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi Michelle! I am starting my pre reqs in January as well. I have not been to school since high school 11 years ago! I am really nervous, but I took my HESI today and got 90+ in all areas so I think I...

  21. LPN or RN

    emmasma replied to babe48076's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I was going to take the LPN and go for RN later (RNs make A LOT more money and have more choices and opportunities) But at my school That means getting on another waiting list and taking many extra...

  22. How many people failed the CNA state exam the first time?

    emmasma replied to windmill182's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I drew vital signs an one of my skills and the peorson had a very hard to hear BP. It was not accurate and I failed. I passed easily the second time and am an excelent CNA and I love my job. Good luck...

  23. GRCC or west side of state?

    emmasma replied to bubbley1021's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I have pretty much decided to wait for the ADN as well. It takes almost 2 full time semesters extra to do the LPN first, and I do want to be an RN eventually. Have you looked into nursing homes? I am...

  24. GRCC or west side of state?

    emmasma replied to bubbley1021's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I am getting on that wait list right now! I take my HESI in one week, and That is my last requirement. I do have to take all the prereqs so that will keep me busy part time. Is it really 3 years?...

  25. Student loans for more than cost of attendance

    emmasma replied to emmasma's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes I have looked into all these loans, but they all say that you can not borrow past the schools "total cost of attendance". How I understand it I would not be able to get more than the $12,000...